Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw on 'unfair' death of his wife at age of just 43 . Alex Walmsley addresses Mark Percival incident as St Helens duo share heated moment, Footage of the pair after the game had some questioning what had gone on between the long-serving teammates, Chelsea vs Leeds United LIVE: Early team news and build-up from Stamford Bridge, Leeds United are in west London once more as they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Premier League relegation battle as told by those in the trenches as Leeds United aim to pull away. He was in his thirties. Emmerdale actress Sheila Mercier has died aged 100, ITV has confirmed. The multi-talented mother-of-two was also known for her work teaching at the British School of Yoga and for creating her own line of jewellery. In February, she told ITV's Loose Women she had a positive outlook on life and was not fearful despite her diagnosis. Emmerdale and Waterloo Road star Kay Purcell has died aged 58, after being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer earlier this year. The Lithuanian-born filmmaker, who escaped a Nazi labour camp and became a refugee, rose to acclaim in New York and went on to work with John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Janis Joplin and Andy Warhol. Dragon died on 2 January, from kidney failure in Prescott, Arizona, aged 76. It comes three years after the actress battled breast cancer, with Kay bravely posting images, videos and blogs on social media to show her own experience of the disease. The Emmerdale and Tracy Beaker star's tragic death was confirmed by her agent. The actress played Zoe Tate on the ITV soap for 16 years until 2005. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Former Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell died in September 2019 at the age of 55, three years after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. A statement from Bracknells manager reads: It is with the deepest sadness that Leah Bracknells family confirm that Leah passed away in September, three years after her diagnosis with stage four lung cancer. After studying at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, she was cast in ITVs Emmerdale, where she made her mark playing British soaps first lesbian character. Perkins died from cancer on 2 January, aged 54. Consequently, I have been diagnosed with inoperable cancer to the liver. Bracknell also revealed on the show that she was taking a new medication she hoped would give her a longer life expectancy, however in August this year she revealed her cancer treatment has stopped working. "Leah continued to embrace life and faced her illness with positivity.". David Daly Associates said: 'It is with great regret that we announce the death of Kay Purcell. Italian bodybuilder, who appeared in The Terminator, The Running Man and Conan the Barbarian, died on 30 August, 2019, aged 78. The former Emmerdale star is feeling positive after having a stage three tumour removed . He died in Southport Hospital, Merseyside on January, 27, 2022, an inquest into his death has heard. He was 33. The actress played Zoe Tate on the ITV . They would like to thank all the public for their support and generosity, which contributed to the extension and quality of her life over the past three years. Her cancer diagnosis came to light when her partner launched a Go Fund Me page to raise money for her to undergo treatment overseas. Twin Peaks star Peggy Lipton died of cancer, aged 72 on 11 May. FORMER Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell has died aged 55. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! A statement from Leahs management said: It is with the deepest sadness that Leah Bracknells family confirm that Leah passed away. List of . Leah had an energy and enthusiasm for life, a kind heart and much love to give to those around her.. Former Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell died in September 2019 at the age of 55, three years after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Read about our approach to external linking. The actress, who played Zoe Tate on the ITV soap for 16 years until 2005, died in . The celebrated pianist and musician who for decades delighted audiences and fans around the world using the stage name Dr John, died aged 77 on 6 June. "Over the last couple of months, I have been feeling unwell, I had put this down to my stomach ulcer," she wrote. She thanked everyone involved, adding: "I really did not expect or feel deserving of such interest and kindness.". Fraser was known for her advocacy efforts for her indigenous culture, and wrote or translated songs into the Inuit language of Inukitut with the aim of using pop music to raise awareness of it. Two characters from the original cast were eventually replaced with Clive Hornby taking over from Andrew Burt in 1980 and Debbi Blythe taking over from Gail Harrison for a short recurring period in 1987. Leah continued to embrace life and faced her illness with positivity. She appeared on ITV again in December on Lorraine Kelly's show, where she revealed how much she hated people taking pity on her due to her condition. Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell has died of lung cancer at the age of 55, her manager has confirmed. Entertainer Kenny Lynch, known for roles in Carry On Loving and TV show The Sweeney along with a successful pop career, died aged 81. The star was diagnosed as diabetic at the age of 19 and developed pre-eclampsia in pregnancy. Former Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell has died three years after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, her manager said. She said she had formed a relationship with her cancer to try to understand it. Top Stories. She thanked everyone involved, adding: I really did not expect or feel deserving of such interest and kindness.. In her final post in July, she vowed to do anything to keep fighting the illness. Born Alison Rosalind Bracknell on July 12 1964, she was given her showbusiness debut by her TV director father, David, who cast her in The Chiffy Kids series in 1976. The actress, who played British soap's first lesbian character Zoe Tate on the ITV show for 16 years until 2005, died in September. She revealed to the TV panel chat show she was taking a new medication she hoped would extend her life, but in August she revealed her cancer treatment had stopped working. A statement from her manager, on behalf of Bracknell's family, said: "They would like to thank all the public for their support and generosity which contributed to the extension and quality of her life over the past three years. The 48-year-old, who plays Rhona Goskirk in the ITV soap, has paid tribute to director Chris Honer following his death earlier this week aged 73. She started taking new medication, but later revealed that it had failed. Freeman appeared on season 13 of the TV singing competition The Voice, making a strong impression early on with her cover of 'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons, performed during the blind auditions. Earlier this year, Kay was given the devastating prognosis that she had a life expectancy of just two years after being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. 'This is sad news. Her TV appearances included Glee and Prison Break, and she also starred in David Lynch film The Straight Story. Leah Bracknell on the Emmerdale set in 1989, the year she joined the soap. Terry ONeill, who died aged 81 on 17 November, photographed some of the worlds most legendary stars and public figures, from Audrey Hepburn to David Bowie, Elton John, Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. The raspy-voiced, saucer-eyed, wide-smiling actor played lead roles in the original Broadway musical productions of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello, Dolly!, while delivering an Oscar-nominated performance in the 1967 film version of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. Catch AEW Dynamite live every Thursday at 1am in the UK and Rampage every Saturday at 3am on FITE with an AEW Plus subscription . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He died on Friday, 1 February after a short illness, aged 82. He died on 11 March, aged 90. "Leah had an energy and enthusiasm for life, a kind heart and much love to give to those around her," it read. She had an extreme case of pneumonia and had a blood clot that travelled to her heart. The singer-songwriter, who was noticed by Bob Dylan in the Seventies and was an early guest on Saturday Night Live, released more than 15 albums over the course of four decades. The actress, who played Zoe Tate in the soap, passed away three years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. London-born Ms Bracknell had spoken candidly about her battle with cancer and in a blog said she would fight it to the very end. She then later starred in Coronation Street as Rhona Summers for 3 episodes in 1997. In her final blog post Bracknell wrote about going from being a cancer "victim" to a "rebel", in a poem entitled A Cancer Rebel's Manifesto for Life. It is with the deepest sadness that Leah Bracknells family confirm that Leah passed away in September, three years after her diagnosis with stage four lung cancer, said her manager on 16 October. I embrace every opportunity that cancer gives me to learn, to grow, to expand, I embrace the glass half full, I embrace healing, I embrace laughter, I embrace joy, I embrace hope., Whitney delivers baby Peach in heart-wrenching scenes amid tragedy in EastEnders. "If only you could wake from the nightmare: dawn breaks and you realise that it was all just a bad dream. The actor was best known for playing Russell Parkinson in the BBC show Butterflies and Marc Selby in Coronation Street. Roxette's most famous hits include "It Must Have Been Love" and 'Listen to Your Heart". 'We send sympathy and love to her family and friends.'. Former Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell has died aged 55, three years after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, her manager has said. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Model and Bond girl Tania Mallet died on 30 March, aged 77. [the Girls Aloud singer . The English restaurateur and television chef, known for his love of British cuisine and ingredients and for his distinctive spiked hair style, fronted shows such as MasterChef, MasterChef USA, Hell's Kitchen, and his own series, Rhodes Around Britain. It was confirmed that she had been waiting for a kidney transplant and had asked for her organs to be donated to help others. Leah herself was a very generous and caring colleague, much loved by cast and crew alike., Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. She positioned Cuba at the altar of the best of dance worldwide. Emmerdale actor Freddie Jones died aged 91 in July. Her breakthrough role was playing Cynthia Daggert in Emmerdale. The actor was best known for his role as Battery Sergeant-Major Williams in the TV series It Ain't Half Hot, Mum, which ran from 1974 to 1981. She wrote that she hoped to survive for two more years with treatment. After Leah was diagnosed, fans helped her. Emmerdale actress Zoe Henry, who plays Rhona Goskirk in the ITV soap, has paid tribute to director Chris Honer following his death earlier this week aged 73. The singer and pianist achieved fame as half of the musical duo Captain & Tennille, best known for their 1975 hit "Love Will Keep Us Together". He died on 17 January, aged 88, four months after the death of his wife, Eluned. In heartbreaking scenes that aired yesterday evening, Paddy's family . John Singleton, the famed director best known for his film Boyz N the Hood, died aged 51. Lisa Riley, a former co-star on the show, tweeted that she was "a true angel to work with", while Sally Ann Matthews, who joined around the time Bracknell left, said "the world has lost a little sparkle". He was best known for his collaborations with producer Darkchild, and had songwriting credits on a number of pop and R&B classics by artists including Beyonce, Destiny's Child, Janet and Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Brandy and Whitney Houston.